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Using TV Menus 9
Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the FV, D, L, S, and V
on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block
that content theme for higher rated programs as well.
To block program content:
1. Determine the content themes you want to block.
2. Press and hold the
button until the content theme you want to change is highlighted.
3. Press the
button to change its status to B (Block).
4. Press OK to return to the previous menu.
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings.
You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.
To access the MPAA RATING (Movie Rating Limit) menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears).
2. Press the
button until the Parental Control icon is highlighted.
3. Press the
button until the bottom PASSWORD is highlighted, then press the button to
access the password entry.
4. Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu
appears).
5. Press the
button until MPAA RATING is highlighted, then press the button (the MPAA
RATING screen appears).
6. Use the
button to select the rating, then press the button to change the status of a TV
program rating or content theme from U (Unblock) to B (Block).
7. Make sure PARENTAL GUIDE is on. Press the GO BACK button to return the PARENTAL
CONTROLS menu.
8. Press the
button to highlight PARENTAL GUIDE, then press the button to turn it on. It
must be on for rating limits to take effect.
Note: If you forget your password, you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the password and then change it to a new one.
You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.
Content Themes
D Sexually Explicit Dialogue
L Adult Language
S Sexual Situations
VViolence
FV Fantasy Violence
MPAA RATING
G B
PG B
PG-13 B
R B
NC-17 B
X B
Parental Guide On (Activate V-Chip)
Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings.
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main menu appears).
2. Press the
button until the Parental Control icon is highlighted.
3. Press the
button until the bottom PASSWORD is highlighted, then press the button to access the password entry.
4. Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the remote (the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears).
5. Press the
button to highlight PARENTAL GUIDE OFF, then press the button to turn it on. It must be on for rating limits to take effect.
If you do not activate V-Chip, none of the settings for V-Chip will take effect.
If you forget your password, you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the password and then change it to a new one.